Troops Take Six Northern Marianas Islands With Pistols
GUAM June 28 American Negro troops landed on six small Northern Marianas islands and brought them under American control with a single pistol shot. Reconnoitering forces found no Japanese garrisons on five islands while Maug showed prior occupancy. The operation used two LC I landing craft and a destroyer escort with no gunfire. About 24 Japanese civilians and 38 natives were removed, with ample food left for 260 locals remaining behind.
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Guam
Marianas
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Japan
Nen Islands
Anatahan
Alamagan
Agrihan
Ascunrion
Maug
KC Officers To Be Installed In Amarillo Council 1450
Installation set for July 2 for Joan A. Raef as grand knight and new officers of Amarillo Council 1450 Knights of Columbus. Raef is financial secretary after June 4 election. Other officers include Jack Walsh deputy grand knight Fulton J. Ackerman chancellor George A. Standley recorder W. T. Ross treasurer Fred W. Gerard advocate Clarence Nussbaum warden Jasper Belcher inside guard Leo Gabel outside guard Dean Huffman 3-year trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan A. Raef
Amarillo Council
Knights of Columbus
Raef
Jack Walsh
Fulton J. Ackerman
George A. Standley
W. T. Ross
Fred W. Gerard
Clarence Nussbaum
Jasper Belcher
Leo Gabel
Dean Huffman
Mrs Margaret 3B Jones Returns from San Francisco Visit
Mrs Margaret 3B Jones of Bakers Hotel has returned from San Francisco where she visited her son Frank Jones who has just returned from service in the Pacific theater of war.
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Margaret
Jones
Bakers Hotel
San Francisco
Cal
Frank Jones
Demand St Joseph Aspirin Supreme in Every Home
Advertisement urges readers to buy St Joseph Aspirin as the world’s largest seller offering 100 tablets for 35 cents. It questions paying more or taking lesser brands and urges always to ask for St Joseph Aspirin.
No More Permanent Voting Exemptions in Texas
Potter County officials report Texas ends permanent exemptions for voters aged 60 plus. Starting next year all seniors must apply yearly for an exemption certificate from the county tax assessor and collector, with no charge. Poll tax receipts for ages 21 to 60 remain $175, and certificates will be issued Oct 1 to Jan 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Frank Hoyt
Potter County
Hoyt
Mrs Peggy Clark Stricken in San Francisco
Mrs Peggy Clark of 1902 Harrison San Francisco is ill with a vitamin deficiency related illness and lost use of both legs. Doctors expect about six months for recovery. Her mother is with her at home as the Clark family, including daughters Penelope and Candice, waits.
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Peggy Hill Clark
Alvin Hill
Harrison
San Francisco
Dutch Reparation Policy Outlined By Premier Shermerhorn
London reporting on June 27 states Premier William Shermerhorn outlined a Dutch policy demanding full reparations from Germany and a purge of former Nazis in postwar political and economic reconstruction.
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London
Germany
Netherlands
William Shermerhorn
Misses Fairey Return From Carlsbad Vacation
Misses Norma and Frances Fairey of 203 Prospect have returned home after a short vacation in Carlsbad New Mexico.
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Norma and
Frances Fairey
Prospect
Carlsbad, N. M
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Trier St
Connie Ture Sem
Tyler St
Peggy Clark
Carlsbad
Qhead
Scheniey Distillers Corp
N_Y.C
Schenl
Cretney's
Amphojes
Pinkham’s
Peruna
Burma
Palmoli
Crea
STAG
Berkeley
Blades
Gillette Blue Blades
Tetco Mighty Midget
Aueon Hrinceisate
Cretney's Cosmetic Counter
DR. Miles
Baby Rattlers
Pablum
Johnson
Dorothy Gray
Sweetheart
Frances Denney
Helena Rubinstein
Pwey
Dr. Lyon
Squibb's
Squibb
Parke-Davis A&d
Abbott's Dayman
Abbott
Sey
Amarillo
Pampa
Borger
Tucumcari and
Clovis
N. M
Swan
MUM
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